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Pre-Dell Alienware? What the name of this computer?
I need help ..I am about about to buy this Alienware computer for for dirt cheap but was wondering Is it a Alienware ALX?? ALL i know this guy gave me was this info.. "Alienware gaming keyboard wireless gaming mouse 27” Samsung monitor 1tb hdd 1W power supply. window 10 4 gig RAM top at 8 gig. I ask him what brand he said it's an Alienware Auora. I look it up and pic seem different. PLEASE HELP. SO my question is (1) WHat type of Alienware computer is it. (2) INFO on it as in SPec and when did it came out?(3) How is it with gaming? here's are the photo that is on the add. If u guy can't see the picture..heres the link. https://offerup.co/1f8TYPk7wN
fireberd
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June 6th, 2018 03:00
Due to a forum glitch, only you can see the pictures posted.
House the pictures somewhere else and provide a link and we can see them.
johnny75
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June 6th, 2018 07:00
When was it made? And what processesor it has i5 i7?? And why does it max out at 8 Ramm?
DELL-Chris M
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June 6th, 2018 07:00
Unfortunately, we do not have data (names, specifications) on the pre-Dell legacy Alienware products released prior to 2009.
Mary G
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June 6th, 2018 07:00
Search for alienware aurora to see pictures of the model. Like this--
https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&nfpr=1&q=Alienware+Aurora.&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi15d-tm7_bAhVH0VMKHVEbCLUQBQgmKAA&biw=1536&bih=743
speedstep
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June 6th, 2018 09:00
This is from 2008 the motherboard is
Foxconn C51XEM2AA- 8EKRS2H AM2
NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP
ATX AMD Motherboard
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186098
*Aurora 3500/5500/7500
*Foxconn nforce 590 SLI motherboard
*Athlon 64 X2 5200+ AM2 DC processor
* DDR2 PC2-6400 DIMMS up to 8GIG total
*integrated audio C51XEM2AA sound
*Geforce 8800gt 512mb graphics
*750 watt power supply.
*Windows XP /VISTA 32-bit
johnny75
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June 7th, 2018 17:00
You I google both Aurora and Area 51.. They are confusing cause it also show the same picture as the one im buying but different name. I need the actual name of the computer info spec on it if possible. Here is a link to the computer. TY sir. https://offerup.co/1f8TYPk7wN
LinkRS
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June 8th, 2018 06:00
Howdy johnny75,
I have been an Alienware enthusiast since before Dell purchased them, and even owned 2 of the pre-Dell systems. Back then, they used the same case for both Area-51s and Aurora systems. The difference between Area-51 and Aurora was the CPU. Area-51 systems used Intel CPUs, and Aurora systems used AMD CPUs. Other than the CPU and the necessary motherboards, the systems were fairly equal, unlike today where the Area-51 is the top tier. Also back then, AlienFX lighting was not "standard" and depending on the specific configuration, the systems may or may not have it. As the systems were quite configurable back then, you would have get more specifics on that exact system. I was actually quite fond of that style case, and if memory serves, it was called a Predator case. I had an Aurora "Star Wars" Edition PC that used that case, with either Light or Dark decals on the side panels of Star Wars Characters. Hope this helps!
Rich S.
johnny75
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June 8th, 2018 07:00
So what is the computer im about to purchase call and the spec.
LinkRS
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June 8th, 2018 09:00
Hi johnny75,
In order to find the spec on that specific model, you will need the seller to give you the model off of the sticker on the back of it. If it was purchased directly from Alienware, it would be called The Alienware Aurora Desktop, or perhaps even "The New Alienware Aurora Desktop." If it was sold in a store (like Best Buy), it will have a number after Aurora, like Aurora-7500. If you can get that, you can Google for more specifics. However, due to the customization options, a Google search will only get you so far. You can also peruse the WayBack Archive and check out the original Alienware site:
https://web.archive.org/web/20080516222129/http://www.alienware.com
Good luck!
Rich S.
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February 10th, 2020 18:00
I'm going to reply to a very old post, but to me, it looks like an Area-51 7500. It's "pre-dell," as others have stated. Mine, which looks exactly identical, still has the manual which I can scan for folks if that's "legal." I also have an extensive collection of drivers from Dell,who I worked for, including one that works in Win10. The motherboard is different from mine, but I have the Intel version so that goes without stating (although I just stated it).
--Randommantus
tommyngo215
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August 21st, 2020 05:00
It’s the Alienware Predator 2 rls in 2004
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August 21st, 2020 05:00
Dear Johnny,
Today is your lucky because I got a home of this desktop very recently too and it drove me nuts looking all over the internet for its model. I saw your post and the photos and realize we have the same one but mine has an Abit AV8 and god it was so awesome to finally get everything up and running.
it’s called the Alienware Predator 2 released around 2003-2004. This is the 04 we got. I was buying some organizer rack at a resident and the nice dude was trying to clear the place out for his uncle. I did notice the back of this huge tower but didn’t know what it was.
Long make it short, he gave me an Apple AirPort Extreme, Moto SB Cable Modem, and sold me this Alienware for $10 bucks. It’s def a nice purchase. I enjoyed pulling my hairs to have it spotless and restored to its once prime time. I rerun all the wires and decluttered the wire. Alienware had way too many cables in there. I found the working latest bios and flashed it too.
Audigy 2 SB was a superb addition to my Z5300E. It looks pretty door with the 2 blue eyes and the whole case lit up just like the Predator mask man.
i hope you still have it and give this girl a good restoration. She deserves it.
enjoy
Alienware Area-51 ALX 2006
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January 16th, 2021 18:00
If anyone here has any manuals please i need them.
I have an area 51 5500 r5 with a core 2 quad qx 6700 and 8 gigs of ddr2 at 800mhz. 4 wd raptor drives and 2 GTX480 SLI I need them because I need to configure it properly.
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October 22nd, 2022 06:00
they have two names and you will almost never find parts for it but the real name is Alienware Area 51 750i but another name that comes up is alien ware Area 51 alx cf